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permethrin, which/where to buy UK
I actually just got one of these - it arrived in 2 days from Amazon. I've given my backpack a thorough spray, and it's now drying outside. No obvious problems. The bottle has a screw cap, and comes with a spray nozzle that you switch to for using it, then you can screw cap it properly for...- EricJR
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Bikini or not bikini, right now, Frances route
"We can certainly hope so!" Is the answer with my Benny Hill hat on... What I actually meant to add, was that this year I'm swapping actual swimming shorts for an extra pair of synthetic hiking shorts, which are compact and lightweight (steady...) and will dry at least as quickly. Dual use tops...- EricJR
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Bikini or not bikini, right now, Frances route
In September and May, I've had 2 weeks on the Frances and always found at least one place with an open pool, outdoors (and always at least one pool closed for no particular reason). Chilly in May, but I would have been sad if I didn't have shorts for swimming. In April, many places may not be...- EricJR
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Show me your backpack!
You are in luck, because the time zone in Spain will oblige you to sleep in! Dawn in April is at about 8am, civil time (because Spain is strangely on Central European time). And solar noon is, perhaps surprisingly, at about 2:30 in the afternoon. I found this second fact took some getting used...- EricJR
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Is this Camino clothing heresy?
Isn't there a risk people might think you've escaped from some type of institution?- EricJR
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How do you carry the important stuff?
On my first camino, I had just had a new front door installed, and I was acutely aware that if I lost my keys I would be in deep trouble. Fortunately my Osprey backpack has a key loop in the inside pocket, and I had one more key in my small pack with other valuables, so it was OK. But definitely...- EricJR
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Where do you shop? [in the UK]
Sports Direct was surprisingly good - wide selection, inexpensive, and no problems with them - for synthetic tops and shorts, and I also got my Merrell Ventilator shoes there. This is in Cambridge, where there are also some dedicated outdoor shops, but they are outrageously overpriced. (I saw a...- EricJR
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Feedback on packing list please
I agree with your changes so far, but here's a few thoughts. I'd never bring a paper guidebook, nor a solar charger. - Add sunscreen (!) - I bring 4 x underwear and pairs of socks, in total, as it means I don't have to worry about drying stuff properly everyday. Very useful when it rains. -...- EricJR
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